Question

A 28-year-old with fever, neck stiffness, and petechial rash is suspected of meningococcal meningitis. According to NICE, what is the immediate action in primary care?

Accepted Answer

Administer IM benzylpenicillin if no allergy

Answer

Take blood cultures first

Answer

Perform a lumbar puncture immediately

Answer

IV dexamethasone only

Answer

Start oral aciclovir

Practice question

A 28-year-old with fever, neck stiffness, and petechial rash is suspected of meningococcal meningitis. According to NICE, what is the immediate action in primary care?